Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. This updated and expanded edition features a new layout, making it easier to read and learn. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred's Basic Guitar Method---the first and best choice for today's beginning guitar students.

This complete edition combines all of the essential instructional material from Books 1, 2, and 3 of Alfred's Basic Guitar Method. Written in standard notation, it guides guitarists through the basics of playing the guitar using rock, blues, country, and folk music. In addition, techniques such as bending, sliding, the hammer-on, and the pull-off are covered.